The 🎋 emoji depicts a Tanabata tree, which is typically a bamboo branch decorated with colorful strips of paper (tanzaku) on which people write wishes. It represents the Japanese Tanabata festival.

It is commonly associated with wishes, celebration, summer festivals, and Japanese culture. It can also symbolize hope, dreams, or connecting with traditions.

This emoji evokes feelings of festivity, cultural appreciation, and the magic of making wishes.